POLITICS
Mohan Bhagwat says wrong to view RSS through BJP prism: 'Big mistake'
Mohan Bhagwat rejected interpretations of the Sangh solely through its ties with the BJP, saying such views lead to misunderstanding of its broader goals.
BUSINESS
Why has Indian Railways hiked fares again? A look at Rs 600 crore windfall and twin challenges of wage, pension
At existing passenger volumes, the fare hike would translate into an annualised revenue gain of nearly Rs 2,400 crore, the ministry said
INDIA
West Bengal Governor’s pistol shot startles gathering at Kolkata event | Watch
In a video being circulated on social media, the Governor’s Aide - De – Camp is seen telling Bose to hold the pistol above his head and then fire.
INDIA
Midair scare: Air India Mumbai flight returns to Delhi due to right engine shut down
An Air India Delhi-Mumbai flight AI 887 suffered a serious technical glitch.
CITY
BJP battles Delhi cartels as Punjab brands dominate sales in national capital
Sales data for November accessed from the Delhi excise department shows that the top 10 whisky brands sold in Delhi continue to mirror the AAP era
POLITICS
BJP’s funds flow swells through trusts after Supreme Court scraps electoral bonds
According to the BJP’s Contribution Report for 2024-25, the year Lok Sabha elections were held, the party received Rs 6,088 crore, about 53 per cent higher than Rs 3,967 crore received in 2023-24.
INDIA
High Court says govt cannot claim 'sovereign immunity' in case of negligent driving by Army personnel
The High Court said that rash or negligent driving on a public road cannot be categorised as a sovereign act.
INDIA
Samajwadi Party received Rs 93.47 lakh in 2024-25, double the previous year
The party has shared the details of the contributions received – in excess of Rs 20,000 – during the financial Year 2024-2025 in October this year and the Election Commission made the declarations of all the political parties public on Saturday.
BUSINESS
Rupee rises for second straight day, opens at 89.65 on likely RBI intervention
On December 19, the rupee staged a strong comeback, rising past the psychologically important 90-mark against the dollar to settle at its highest level in over two weeks
INDIA
Corporate trust donations to parties triple to Rs 3,811 cr in FY25: Who got what
The 2024-25 fiscal year saw donations via electoral trusts more than triple compared to the previous year, which recorded Rs 1,218 crore.
BUSINESS
IndiGo meltdown revives debate over who should run DGCA
Concerns around regulatory capability have also been sharpened by a fatal Air India crash earlier this year.
BUSINESS
Live: Can Nifty experience Santa Rally this week? | Opening Bell
Nifty snapped its four-day losing streak on Friday but still ended the week down 0.3%, with holiday-thinned global trade likely to keep volumes subdued. Sentiment this week will hinge on global cues, the BSE index rejig, FII-DII flows, IPO activity, key technical levels and the rupee’s movement. While experts flag continued resistance near 26,000, a sustained breakout could open the door for short covering, even as support remains around 25,700 amid low volatility and cautious optimism. This morning, global cues were xxx. Catch Lovisha Darad in conversation with Rajesh Palviya, Senior Vice President Research (Head Technical & Derivatives) at Axis Securities and Anand K Rathi, Co-Founder, MIRA Money.
INDIA
Defence ministry says arrest of army officer shows 'zero-tolerance' policy against corruption
According to the FIR, the officer is suspected of conspiring with two persons associated with a logistics firm headquartered in Dubai.
BUSINESS
Union Budget may ease GST compliance burden for micro and small enterprises: Report
Micro enterprises are defined as businesses with annual turnover of up to Rs 10 crore under the revised MSME norms.
BUSINESS
Vixar picks up 45% in Belgian Waffle, values chain at Rs 1,700 crore
Veteran investor Vallabh Bhansali and HDFC Asset Management Co have also invested alongside Vixar as part of the consortium.
INDIA
New Delhi can't interfere, but can persuade: Shashi Tharoor on Bangladesh unrest
Tharoor's statement comes against the backdrop of brutal lynching of Dipu Chandra Das, a Hindu youth who worked as a garment factory worker, by a mob over alleged blasphemy in Bangladesh’s Mymensingh.
BUSINESS
Foxconn hires 30,000 workers at women-led iPhone plant near Bengaluru: Report
The 300-acre facility is largely operated by women, who make up around 80% of the workforce.
INDIA
Congress hopeful of political comeback despite blow to MVA in Maharashtra local body polls
In the urban local body polls, the BJP has bagged 120 nagar parishad president posts out of 288, while Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena won 56, and DCM Ajit Pawar-led NCP won 36.
BUSINESS
KIMS share price rises nearly 2% on setting up super specialty hospital
Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences Share Price | The company is going to add approximately 300 beds with an investment of around Rs 300 crore.
BUSINESS
IGL shares gain on JV for compressed bio gas plant
Indraprastha Gas Share Price | Indraprastha Gas has formed 50:50 joint ventures with Hindustan Waste Treatment (HWT) for compressed bio gas plant/biofuel projects.
INDIA
Over 150 flights delayed at Delhi airport as IndiGo cancels two amid fog conditions
Issuing an advisory early Monday, Delhi International Airport Limited said that low-visibility protocols had been activated.
BUSINESS
Stocks to Watch Today: KIMS, IRB Infra, Ge Vernova, Granules India, Indian Hotels, Fortis Healthcare, KEC International, Emmvee in focus
Stocks to Watch, 22 December: Stocks like Sudeep Pharma, IRB Infrastructure Developers, Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences, Ge Vernova T&D India, Granules India, Soma Textile, Tata Chemicals, Indian Hotels Company, Emmvee Photovoltaic Power, Jupiter Wagons, Fortis Healthcare, KEC International, and Allcargo Terminals will be in focus on December 22.
BUSINESS
Mukesh Ambani says Reliance is 'at the threshold' of a deep-tech shift, from Jio to green energy
Mukesh Ambani says Reliance is becoming a deep-tech, science-led company, citing Mashelkar’s “extreme affordability” idea behind Jio and new energy.
POLITICS
Do we need constitutional approval to know Sun rises in east: Mohan Bhagwat says, 'India is Hindu nation'
Seeking to counter criticism of the organisation, Mohan Bhagwat urged people to engage directly with the RSS to dispel what he described as false perceptions of it being 'anti-Muslim'
